Lakers vs. Pelicans

Lakers guard Jeremy Lin, right, drives to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans, left, and guard Jrue Holiday during the first half of the Lakers’ 109-102 loss Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik , left, falls to the court while battle for a loose ball with Lakers forward Carlos Boozer during the first half of Wednesday’s game.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers star Kobe Bryant looks on from the bench during the final minute of a 109-102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis falls to the floor while chasing a loose ball during the first half of Wednesday’s game against the Lakers.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, left, battles for a rebound against Lakers center Jordan Hill, middle, and forward Carlos Boozer during the first half of Wednesday’s game.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers star Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers during the first half of Wednesday’s game.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson, left, puts up a shot over New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik during the second half of the Lakers’ 109-102 loss Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, center, is unable to put up a shot as he drives between New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, right, and forward Ryan Anderson during the second half of the Lakers’ 109-102 loss Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans, center, drives to the basket in front of Lakers center Jordan Hill, left, and forward Carlos Boozer, right, during the first half of Wednesday’s game.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers guard Ronnie Price is called for a flagrant foul 2 while trying to block a shot by New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers during the second half of the Lakers’ 109-102 loss Wednesday. Price was ejected from the game.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers center Jordan Hill, middle, battles under the basket with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, left, and center Omer Asik during the first half of the Lakers’ 109-102 loss Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller, center, battles for a rebound with Lakers forward Xavier Henry, left, and guard Ronnie Price during the first half of Wednesday’s game.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis dunks during the second half of a 109-102 win over the Lakers on Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

Lakers Coach Byron Scott, right, and assistant coach Paul Pressey look on during the second half of a 109-102 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.  (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)